American Society of the French
American Society of the French is a private foundation based in Goshen, an individual recipient It supports organizations and activities that promote appreciation of French culture and literature, appreciation of culture in France, and friendship and goodwill between the United States and France.
American Society of the French at a glance
In short: American Society of the French gave $173K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $172,626
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,789
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,899,290
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to American Society of the French
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No specific form is required; applicants must submit information outlining their activities. Grants are restricted to organizations promoting appreciation of French culture and literature in the U.S., appreciation of culture in France, or friendship and goodwill between the U.S. and France.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Elodie Massaro
Mailing address: 385 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924
Phone: (212) 439-0205
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Society of the French funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cottey College ($21K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 93 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Goshen, an individual recipient Its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states; an individual recipient received 35% of grant dollars, Missouri 12%, New Jersey 12%, and Virginia 6%. The filing also reports 13% for a recipient state marked “?”. Listed recipients included organizations in an individual recipient, Missouri, New Jersey, Virginia, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, as well as a recipient whose location was not specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Society of the French gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 276% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $551K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cottey College Nevada, MO | Support of Exchange Program | $20,626 |
| Oeuvres Sociales Du Grand Chancelier-Maisons D'Education De La Legion D'Hon | Support of Educational Program | $20,000 |
| CAF America (Sport Dans La Ville) Alexandria, VA | Support of Exchange Program | $10,000 |
| Ecoles D'Art Americaines De Fontainebleau Fort Lee, NJ | Support of Exchange Program | $10,000 |
| French American Academy Englewood, NJ | Support of Educational Program | $10,000 |
| French Heritage Society New York, NY | Support of Exchange Program | $10,000 |
| French Institutealliance Francaise New York, NY | Support of Cultural Program | $10,000 |
| French-American School of New York Mamaroneck, NY | Support of Educational Program | $10,000 |
| French-American School of Rhode Island Providence, RI | Support of Educational Program | $10,000 |
| International School of Boston Cambridge, MA | Support of Educational Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,899,290 | $292,679 | $449,218 | $172,626 | 16 | $394,977 | $205,170 | $143,152 |
| 2024 | $3,008,795 | $202,376 | $440,702 | $212,816 | 20 | $396,567 | $149,600 | $145,871 |
| 2023 | $2,958,901 | $134,692 | $438,698 | $230,028 | 22 | $378,814 | $60,160 | $149,026 |
| 2022 | $3,131,373 | $604,349 | $740,210 | $551,281 | 21 | $676,958 | $182,180 | $182,282 |
| 2021 | $4,036,298 | $201,482 | $364,904 | $184,469 | 14 | — | $112,725 | $187,965 |
| 2020 | $3,670,021 | $138,484 | $191,943 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $88,918 | $168,504 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Society of the French reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated grant restrictions focus on promoting appreciation of French culture and literature in the U.S., appreciation of culture in France, and stronger friendship and goodwill between the U.S. and France. Its 2025 grants included support for educational, exchange, and cultural programs.
The recipients illustrate the range of supported work. Cottey College describes its mission as educating women to contribute to global society. The French Heritage Society says it works to preserve shared French architectural and cultural heritage. Moliere in the Park describes its mission as providing free professional theater productions in Prospect Park, while Lycée Français de an individual recipient describes its mission as bilingual French-American education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $172,626. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $20,626, with a median of $10,000.
The largest listed grants included $20,626 to Cottey College for an exchange program and $20,000 to Oeuvres Sociales du Grand Chancelier—Maisons d’Education de la Legion d’Honneur for an educational program. Other listed awards of $10,000 included grants to CAF America (Sport dans la Ville) and Ecoles d’Art Américaines de Fontainebleau for exchange programs; French American Academy, French-American School of an individual recipient, French-American School of Rhode Island, International School of Boston, and Lycée Français de an individual recipient for educational programs; French Heritage Society for an exchange program; and French Institute Alliance Française and Moliere in the Park for cultural programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Guy N. Wildenstein as president; Rick Goings as vice president/treasurer; Hon. Nicole Hirsh as vice president/secretary; John Fort Crawford, Hon. Howard Leach, Marc-Andre Poirier, and Nina Zagat as vice presidents; and Françoise Cestac, Christopher Forbes, and Isabelle Jouanneau-Fertig as board members.
American Society of the French is led by Guy N. Wildenstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Guy N. Wildenstein
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antoine Treuille
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francoise Cestac
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Leach
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fort Crawford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Hirsh
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Zagat
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Goings
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Forbes
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Stribling
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Ripert
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabelle Jouanneau-Fertig
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc-Andre Poirier
Vice President
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Michael Perez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Stapleton (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Bruno Bich (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Society of the French
How much does American Society of the French give each year?
American Society of the French gave $173K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $213K across 20 grants.
What is American Society of the French's typical grant size?
American Society of the French's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,789, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does American Society of the French give grants?
American Society of the French's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (12%) and New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does American Society of the French give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on American Society of the French's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Exchange Program" (7 grants) and "Support of Educational Program" (7 grants).
Who are American Society of the French's largest grantees?
American Society of the French's largest 2025 grantees include Cottey College ($20,626), Oeuvres Sociales Du Grand Chancelier-Maisons D'Education De La Legion D'Hon ($20,000) and CAF America (Sport Dans La Ville) ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Society of the French?
American Society of the French reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $395K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does American Society of the French fund?
The foundation’s stated grant restrictions focus on promoting appreciation of French culture and literature in the U.S., appreciation of culture in France, and stronger friendship and goodwill between the U.S. and France. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Society of the French?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is American Society of the French's EIN?
American Society of the French's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-0434237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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